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We have 1,040 Other PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding the impact of non-coding mutations in the cancer genome.

Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) is a deadly disease with poor survival statistics, is one of the highest incidence cancer types and is growing in prevalence, particularly in the developing world. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Sharrocks, Dr I Iqbal
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unravelling the influence of circadian timing on anti-inflammatory mechanisms

Immune mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are a diverse group of chronic conditions which affect over 1 million people in the UK and represent a significant health burden. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Gibbs, Dr TB Butler
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Synthetic microbial communities for anaerobic digestion of waste to biogas

Background. Lignocellulosic plant biomass is the most abundant waste product generated by society, agriculture and industry. By 2025, global cities will generate approximately 2.2 billion tonnes of solid waste biomass per year, with significant impacts upon health and the economy at both local and global scales. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J McDonald, Dr O Eyice
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection

A fundamental unknown in understanding mechanisms of disease, and therefore improving therapy, is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hager, Dr M Harte, Dr J Glazier
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Translational Human Models for Brain PBPK Modelling and CNS Drug Development

  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy & Optometry
Central nervous system (CNS) drug exposure is difficult to predict because the blood brain barrier (BBB) tightly regulates drug entry via passive permeability and active transporter‑mediated efflux and uptake. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ZA Al-Majdoub, Prof A Galetin, Dr K Ogungbenro
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Funded PhD: Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE)

Loughborough University invites applications for the Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Professional Doctorate
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Systems Neuroscience: Vision-Guided Navigation in Drosophila

  Research Group: Neural Intelligence Systems Lab
Project. Decoding Vision-Guided Navigation in Drosophila (in Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Kim
 29 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Towards increased confidence and public engagement in targeted AI-based frameworks for biodiversity monitoring

Project summary. This project aims to enhance the reliability of AI approaches for biodiversity monitoring with high site-specific accuracy, ultimately supporting more consistent and transparent BNG assessment and reporting. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Vlaar, Prof P Stephens, Dr C Torney
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Implementing AI‑Enabled Wearable Technologies for Symptom Prediction in Parkinson’s Disease: A PD‑LIFE Project

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems
OPEN FOR UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. . Applications are invited by Ulster University for a PhD in Parkinson’s disease research as part of a cohort of nine linked PhD studentship positions across Ireland in the exciting PD-LIFE project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Connolly, Prof J Condell
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Mechanisms underlying M2 muscarinic receptor-dependent contractions of airway smooth muscle

Applications are invited for a Fully Funded Masters in Science studentship, funded under the CREATE-DkIT Postgraduate Masters Scholarship Programme, within the Smooth Muscle Research Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof GS Sergeant
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Machine Learning–Driven Imaging of Cardiac Microstructure in Diabetes and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Diabetes and cardiometabolic disorders are major contributors to heart failure, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), which remains poorly understood and challenging to diagnose early (Upadhya & Kitzman, 2020; Shah et al., 2016). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Afzali, Dr H Zhou, Prof G McCann
 28 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSC in Modulation of urinary tract smooth muscle activity by prostanoids

  Research Group: Smooth Muscle Research Group
Applications are invited for an Fully Funded M.Sc. studentship, funded under the CREATE-DkIT Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, within the Smooth Muscle Research Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Drumm
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship: Next-Generation Hair Repair Products

Award summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (subject to minor change). Number of awards. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Fulton
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Decoding Ruminative Inner Speech with Multimodal Brain-and-Articulatory Machine Learning

  Research Group: Psychology
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the Department of Psychology, Lancaster University, hosted by the Data Science and AI Institute (DSAIL) and funded by an EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BY Yao
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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NDC Industry Funded PhD: Ecology Of Subsea Infrastructure

Important. We welcome applications from international candidates for this studentship, but please be aware that a successful international candidate would be responsible for covering the difference between the international and Home/RUK tuition fee rates (approximately £22,000 per annum). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Gormley, Dr A Madgett
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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